A client is diagnosed with insufficient hydrochloric acid in the stomach. The nurse realizes this client will most likely need which of the following vitamin supplements?
1. A
2. B-12
3. C
4. D
2
Hydrochloric acid in the stomach triggers pepsinogen, which generates pepsin. Pepsin begins the digestion of proteins in the food and allows for the absorption of vitamin B-12. This is the vitamin supplement that the client will most likely need. Vitamins A, C, and D are not affected by a lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
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